The present invention relates to novel xylanases purified from the microorganism, Microtetraspora flexuosa. Each biochemically unique xylanase is thermostable and has optimal activity in alkaline conditions. The present invention is also directed to methods that utilize either the whole enzyme system or one or more of the above purified thermostable xylanases obtained from Microtetraspora flexuosa. These enzymes are excellent candidates for enhancing the delignification and bleaching of pulp. Furthermore, treating the pulp with the above enzymes prior to bleaching may reduce the amount of chlorine containing and/or peroxide chemicals required in the bleaching process.
本发明涉及从微
生物曲霉微孢子菌(Microtetraspora flexuosa)中纯化的新型
木聚糖酶。每种
生物化学上独特的
木聚糖酶都具有恒温性,并在碱性条件下具有最佳活性。本发明还涉及利用整个酶系统或一种或多种上述从柔毛小四孢属微
生物中纯化的可恒温的
木聚糖酶的方法。这些酶是提高纸浆脱木素和漂白效果的极佳候选酶。此外,在漂白前用上述酶处理纸浆可减少漂白过程中所需的含
氯和/或过氧化
化学品的用量。